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When I first flew into Mexico City, it was for an overnight layover and I initially just planned on sleeping at the airport. The travel bug bit me a bit too hard and after two months in South America, I decided that I wasn’t quite done traveling yet. Part of it was also that I… Read More 12 Reasons Why You Should Go To Mexico City

Before this current trip, I had been to Mexico six times. Not once had I even considered staying long-term. I backpacked Central America before and did manage to spend some time in Mexico. Unfortunately, half of that was spent in… ugh… Cancun. However, don’t let the negative preconceptions of touristy resort-lands deter you from choosing… Read More Why Mexico Is A Great Place For Your First Backpacking Trip

Unless you are a college spring breaker or a pair of middle-aged parents taking their family on vacation, Cancun is a no-no. At least, that’s what it seems like everyone thinks. Backpacking through Central America, I encountered many travelers who would just scoff at the thought of going to Cancun. In my mind, I felt… Read More Why Cancun Doesn’t Deserve The Hate It Gets

Just a few hours away from Cancun is a secluded island paradise that has nicer beaches and fewer tourists. I almost feel conflicted writing this because even though I want people to experience Isla Holbox, a part of me wants Isla Holbox to stay as pristine and untouched as it is. As far as Mexican… Read More Isla Holbox Needs To Be On Your Mexico Itinerary

If one can fight through the unbearable heat of Granada, then there’s a lot to enjoy about this laid-back colonial town in Nicaragua. About an hour away from Managua, it is one of the go-to destinations for travelers flying in. Similar to how most travelers skip Guatemala City and go straight to Antigua, most travelers… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Granada, Nicaragua

Lago de Atitlan is one of my favorite places I have ever been. The natural beauty of the lake, surrounded by volcanoes and endless lush green hills never get old. I could have stayed there for months. I even considered extending my Central America trip just to go back there again. Where To Stay So… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide To Lake Atitlan

For such a small country, Costa Rica packs quite a punch. From jungles to beaches to volcanos and wildlife, Costa Rica has it all. For American vacationers and travelers wanting something close to home but a little more exotic than the typical Mexican getaway, Costa Rica is undoubtedly the spot. Costa Rica is a paradise… Read More Top 5 Places To Go In Costa Rica (And Where To Stay)

I flew into Guatemala City groggy and frustrated. My flight had been delayed over and over and over again, and slowly, my hopes of spending the night planning and preparing for Guatemala disintegrated. Instead of arriving early with plenty of time to sort out an agenda of sorts for the following days, the plane landed… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Antigua, Guatemala

It is no secret for backpackers that Costa Rica is Central America’s most expensive country to travel to. After eating steak and lobster for every meal in Nicaragua, you’ll be heartbroken to find that you can hardly get a plate of nachos for $10 at your average Costa Rican restaurant. Why is Costa Rica so… Read More Costa Rica On A Backpacker’s Budget